based Al-Yaum, commenting on the visit of King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz to the eastern region, said the visit which is of a great importance emphasizes the existing love and cohesion between the leadership and the citizens. "Thanks to Allah Almighty first, and then to the Saudi Leadership, the eastern region has made big strides in the economic, social, educational, health and other sectors. The projects implemented in the eastern region since the ascendance to the throne by King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz were implemented at a total cost of about SR 150 billion, said the daily". "The current Royal visit to the eastern region reiterates the continuation of the development process in a manner that leads to prosperity," the daily noted. --MORE
